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FLASHPOLL 3: Do you take more of your Parkinson's medication than prescribed because it makes you feel good?

JonStamford profile imageJonStamford101 Voters
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landman profile image
landman

I have adjusted my dosage with my Neuro many times, because I know my body very well.

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Birgittehanna

After strenuous exercise and large meal I somtimes take One madopar 12,5 mg extra . My neurologist says its ok

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Annie81963

I took more and felt worse!! Symptoms increased; tremor and shaking.

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Hokuto

The side effects are bad enough at the prescribed dosages: why would I possibly want to torment myself more?

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DianeOvenden

I don't take extra as I have dyslexia terns if I have to much on the normal amount I already. Take so we are trying to reduce and hopefully it will make a difference. So it would be unwise to overload , I am praying for the day when I wont need any meds at all

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Blondir

Only by accident when I can't account for the days dosage(s) its a nightmare!

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JohnPepper

Although I still have Pd, I have nt taken any Pd medication for the past twelve years.

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LDstan

By "Feeling Good", I assume this to mean,,, "Getting High". That answer would be "no."

If "Feeling Good" means,,, allowing the medication to make me "functional",,, That answer would be "yes."

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michaela13 in reply toLDstan

I agree. Thank you.

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Kadie57

I know what I can take and no more, I never feel good on my meds, so why take more and cause more of a problem.

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PatrickW

I will take less but not more mostly due to cost. So far I take my 4x a day meds to 3x a day with little change

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HowardNeedtoknow

What ever makes you happy and feel good is right.

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metacognito

I'm still getting by on a combo of 'alternatives' to maintain a state of equilibrium (Mucuna Puriens, a couple glutathione boosters, neuroprotectors, antioxidants and regular exercise).

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